Safeworking - MURL Flashcards
How many seperate tunnels are there in the MURL?
4
What are the 4 different tunnels in the MURL?
- Caulfield Underground Loop
- Northern Underground Loop
- Burnley Underground Loop
- Clifton Hill/City Circle Underground Loop
What infrastructure is in each Underground Loop?
- Pumps to remove water
- Emergency ventilation fans
- Fire hydrants
- Lighting on 3 different circuits
- Telephone sockets
- Emergency evacuation exits
- Emergency evacuation distance signage
- Emergency evacuation walkways
- White Overhead Status Indicator lights
- Blue flashing communication lights
- Telephones (all signals)
- Speed Proving Train Stops (set to 25km/h)
Drivers must sound the whistle in the MURL when?
- Entering tunnels
- Exiting tunnels
- Before departing Station platforms
- Any movement of a train from a stationary position
- Emergency situations
What type line is in the MURL?
Bi-directional ABS
Who should drivers contact in the MURL for Train Authorities?
Area Controller
Which Home Signals in the MURL does the Area Controller control?
- Entrance and Exit Signals for the MURL
- Departure Signals at each platform
- Signals that protect Junctions
Can Low Speed Caution aspects be taken to enter the MURL?
No
(Low Speed Caution lights will apply for Non-MURL lines)
Home Signals at the Departure end of the platforms in the MURL can be held at STOP position by the Area Controller if necessary at?
- Flagstaff
- Melbourne Central
- Parliament
If a train is detained at a Home Signal at STOP in the MURL, they must communicate with the Area Controller by?
- Whistle
- Train Radio
- Signal Post Telephone
If a train is detained at a Home Signal at STOP in the MURL, the Driver will provide the Area Controller with?
- TDN
- Signal Post Number
- Origin/Destination
What does ROUTE LINE DISPLAYED mean?
The Area Controller has positive detection of the points at a Defective Home Signal protecting points
At a Defective Home Signal protecting points where the ROUTE LINE IS DISPLAYED what must the driver do if asked to examine the points?
- Perform relevant Cab Unattended Procedure
- Inspect the points
- Advise the Area Controller of their position
At a Defective Home Signal protecting points where NO ROUTE LINE IS DISPLAYED what must the driver do if asked to examine the points?
- Perform relevant Cab Unattended Procedure
- Examine points
- Place and lock the Hand Locking Bar to secure the points
- Advise the Area Controller
What does NO ROUTE LINE DISPLAYED mean?
The Area Controller has no detection of the points at a Defective Home Signal protecting points